Selkirk Omni vs Selkirk LABS Boomstik

Selkirk Omni vs Selkirk LABS Boomstik: both are 16mm elongated foam-core Selkirk paddles for intermediate and advanced players, and they share the same 118 swing weight, the same T700 carbon face family and the same 5.8 inch handle, so the real split is power versus all-court spin, plus price. Want Selkirk's most powerful elongated frame, a BoomCore built for plow-through off the baseline and a touch more off-centre stability? The LABS Boomstik is the pick. Want an all-court paddle with InfiniGrit spin texture, hand-tunable balance and $100 back in your pocket? The Omni Elongated is the one. Every real spec is below, then our honest take on who each suits.

We stock both at Pickld and have spent real time on court with each. Here is the honest read.

Selkirk Omni vs Selkirk LABS Boomstik: specs side by side

Spec Selkirk Omni Elongated Selkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated
Price (RRP) $449.00 $549.00
Weight 7.9 to 8.2 oz (224 to 232 g) 8.0 to 8.3 oz (227 to 235 g)
Swing weight 118 (plus or minus 2) 118
Twist weight 6.9 (plus or minus 0.2) 7.2
Core ReactCore: PureFoam floating core with EVA Power Ring BoomCore: PureFoam with EVA Power Ring
Face Multi-Strata T700 carbon fibre with InfiniGrit Multi-Strata T700 carbon fibre
Core thickness 16 mm 16 mm
Shape Elongated Elongated
Grip 5.8 in length, 4.25 in circumference 5.8 in length, 4.25 in circumference
Perimeter system Adjustable MOI Tuning System MOI Tuning System
Skill tier Intermediate, Professional Intermediate, Professional
Play style All-court, Power, Spin Power, Spin
Availability at Pickld Elongated currently sells as a pre-order In stock, ships from Sydney
Warranty Selkirk manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) Selkirk manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld)

Specs are the manufacturer figures we hold on each product page. Where a number is not published by the maker, we say so rather than guess. Availability moves, so the product page is always the live answer.

How they actually play

Selkirk Omni Elongated

The Omni is Selkirk's all-court foam paddle: a ReactCore PureFoam floating core behind a Multi-Strata T700 carbon face, and the thing that sets its face apart is InfiniGrit, a texture built to bite the ball for spin. That is why its play style reads all-court, power and spin, where the Boomstik is power and spin only. It carries the adjustable MOI Tuning System, so you can hand-tune the balance point to your swing. Its twist weight of 6.9 is a touch lower than the Boomstik's, so it is fractionally less forgiving on the very edge of the face, but the two swing at the same 118, so head speed feels identical. At $449 it is $100 cheaper than the Boomstik for the same 16mm elongated footprint and the same 5.8 inch handle. One thing to know before you decide: the Omni Elongated currently sells as a pre-order rather than off-the-shelf stock.

Selkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated

The Boomstik is Selkirk's most powerful elongated paddle, and the name is the brief. Its BoomCore is a PureFoam build with an EVA Power Ring tuned for plow-through, so drives off the baseline carry more weight behind them. Two numbers separate it from the Omni. The twist weight of 7.2 is higher than the Omni's 6.9, which reads on court as a little more stability on off-centre hits, so a ball struck near the edge stays truer. And it is the one you can put in your hand this week: it is in stock and ships from Sydney, where the Omni Elongated is on pre-order. The trade is price and texture. At $549 it is the dearest elongated foam paddle we compare on these pages, and its face is Multi-Strata T700 without the Omni's named InfiniGrit spin texture, so it leans power first where the Omni is built to be all-court.

The verdict: which should you buy?

  • Pick the Selkirk LABS Boomstik Elongated if you want Selkirk's most powerful elongated frame, a BoomCore built for plow-through off the baseline, the most off-centre stability here (7.2 twist weight), and a paddle that ships from Sydney straight away.
  • Pick the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want an all-court paddle with InfiniGrit spin texture, the adjustable MOI system to hand-tune your balance, and to keep $100 in your pocket for the same 16mm elongated footprint.

And who each one is not for

Skip the LABS Boomstik if price is a factor. At $549 it is $100 more than the Omni for the same shape, thickness, handle and swing weight, and its face is not the InfiniGrit spin surface, so an all-court spin player may not use what they are paying extra for.

Skip the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want the paddle in your hand this week, because the Elongated currently sells as a pre-order. Skip it too if pure baseline power is your game, because the Boomstik's BoomCore is the more powerful engine of the two by Selkirk's own billing.

Both are genuine advanced Selkirk paddles. To see everything in this bracket, browse our professional paddles, power paddles and spin paddles collections. Not sure on shape or weight? Browse the full paddle range.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Selkirk Omni and the LABS Boomstik?

They share the same 16mm elongated shape, the same 118 swing weight, the same 5.8 inch handle and the same T700 carbon face family, so the difference is intent. The Boomstik is Selkirk's most powerful elongated frame, with a BoomCore tuned for plow-through and a higher 7.2 twist weight for stability. The Omni is the all-court option, with an InfiniGrit spin-texture face and adjustable MOI balance tuning, for $100 less.

Which is more stable, the Omni or the Boomstik?

The Boomstik is the more stable frame on off-centre hits, with a twist weight of 7.2 versus the Omni's 6.9. Higher twist weight means the head resists rotating on a mishit, so contact away from the sweet spot stays truer.

Is the Boomstik worth $100 more than the Omni?

It depends on your game. The Boomstik is $549 to the Omni's $449, and for that you get Selkirk's most powerful elongated core and a touch more stability. But the two swing the same and share the same footprint and handle, and the Omni adds an InfiniGrit spin-texture face and all-court versatility the Boomstik does not name. A baseline power player may value the Boomstik's core, an all-court spin player may prefer the cheaper Omni.

Are both paddles in stock in Australia?

Not on the same footing right now. The LABS Boomstik Elongated is in stock and ships from our Sydney warehouse. The Selkirk Omni Elongated currently sells as a pre-order, so expect a wait rather than a next-day dispatch. Each product page carries the live position, so check there before you order.